80+ Journalists, Writers Sue AI Company Behind ChatGPT to Protect Written Word

The article discusses a lawsuit filed by more than 80 journalists and writers against Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot ChatGPT. The plaintiffs allege that Anthropic violated copyright laws by using their written works to train ChatGPT without permission. The lawsuit aims to establish that the use of copyrighted material for training AI systems requires authorization from the creators. The plaintiffs argue that AI companies like Anthropic are profiting from their work without compensation. The lawsuit seeks to prevent further use of their works and requests damages. It raises concerns about the potential impact of AI on the livelihoods of writers and the future of the written word. The case could set a precedent for how AI companies handle copyrighted material used in training their systems.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/80-journalists-chatgpt-sued-protect-written-word-111849914